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The Boxing Thread

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Liam Scales, Jul 1, 2011.

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  1. King of Kings

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    It’s as close to 50/50 as you get really. The only result I don’t think is possible is Wilder on points.

    Fury will be better than before. I expect Wilder to be too in all honesty. I genuinely can’t pick an outcome that I would back heavily at all.

    I found Freddie Roach’s comments on the first fight really interesting. Basically praising Fury but saying that he should’ve stepped it up and got Wilder out of there. I can see the logic in that - every second of the fight Wilder is in with a chance of landing that big right, so it wouldn’t surprise me to see Fury start quickly and look to overwhelm Wilder and force a stoppage. Dangerous, but there really is no ‘safe’ way of navigating through a guy with that level of power.
     
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  2. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Good post mate, I always respect your views of boxing as you know your stuff imo.
     
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  3. cidermaster Gold Member Gold Member

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    Yes an excellent post.i have been thinking much the same,it is indeed as pure as 50/50 gets.
     
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    I hope Fury wins but I think Wilder will KO him. In 4th or 6th.

    I agree with Wilder when he said he didn't actually land him with a biggie, great shot but not what is regarded as his best.

    That's why I think Wilder will win, clean KO.

    Fury saying he's going to. KO him early is just mind games, he's gonna try and just stay safe and jab and slip and rightfully so.
     
  5. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Wilder didn’t land him with a biggie :56::56:
     
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  6. King of Kings

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    As much as I want Fury to win, I’ll always appreciate Wilder for giving us this hilarious moment:

     
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  7. Slaw Gold Member Gold Member

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    Everyone talking about promos getting you hyped but I've seen * all. Where are these promos :giggle1:
     
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    Belter of a tune :giggle1:

    Tyson is probably my favourite active fighter now. Can’t help but wish the guy the best in and out of the ring.
     
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  11. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Class!
     
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    Be interesting to see what Fury weighs in at, most of the talk seems to be about him coming in heavy, unsure wether to buy that or if his camps at it.

    I think going into it heavy, backing his movement to not diminish at all and look for a k/o is the riskiest path they could take.
     
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    He rocked Wilder a few times, so hopefully with a bit more weight he can get the job done. He'll also be quicker (due to training/match fitness) depending on how much extra weight he's carrying.

    I can't see Wilder catching him this time.
     
  14. Free the Adblock Gold Member Gold Member

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    Wilder will catch him at some point, it's pretty much impossible to avoid getting hit for 36 minutes. It's just whether Fury is switched on and sees it coming and can ride the shot.

    I keep jumping between outcomes but as of now I'm saying Fury has a couple of sticky moments, but boxes the ears off him to a comfortable UD and has Wilder on spaghetti legs during the fight too, like Ortiz did in their first fight.
     
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    Just seen it’s £24.95 for the fight :88:

    Is that the going rate for PPV’s these days? I haven’t ordered one for ages.
     
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    Hearn done it with the saudi card so it will probably be going rate now, even though he said it was one off.
     
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    When I said I can't see Wilder catching him this time, I meant with such an easy massive free hit. Obviously he'll hit him. I just don't see Fury getting caught like that second knock down.
     
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    I mean that too, I'd be amazed if Wilder doesn't land a massive right hand at some point throughout the fight, it's just whether Fury sees it coming and rides it.
     
  19. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    In videos Fury looks more muscular in the upper body but definitely not heavier, his face actually looks really drawn in.

    Can’t see him being much heavier, if at all.
     
  20. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Don't know enough about boxing to make any predictions but I'm looking forward to watching it.